Achieving SME Competitiveness with Abas ERP and IBM: The Role of Users, IT and Academia

Achieving SME Competitiveness with Abas ERP and IBM: The Role of Users, IT and Academia

March 27, 2006

    HONG KONG, March 27 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- The Division
of Commerce of the Community College of City University of
Hong Kong today announced that a thirteen-week Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) course has opened for an Associate
Degree course in Global Logistics and Trade Finance
(GL&TF) since 16th January, 2006 with the funding and
support of ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd (ABAS) and IBM
China/Hong Kong Limited (IBM).  ABAS has donated an ERP
software worth HK$1,200,000.

    As part of the Abas Worldwide University Program which
has over 15 universities participating in Europe and in
Asia, the latest development in Hong Kong reflects Abas'
extension of its continuous commitment to Community College
of City University of Hong Kong and is pledge to cultivate
the innovative spirit of students.  This program provides
students with resources necessary to understand how ERP can
enable integrated business processes and strategic thinking
and gives students the skills to add value to the
marketplace.

    Community College of City University of Hong Kong gains
access to the Abas ERP via the IBM OpenPower710 and Linux
platform.  This flexible business software supports
business, global logistics, and information technology
programs, enabling students to put lecture theories into
practice through demonstrations, exercises and case
studies.

    Students gain insight into how technology can enhance a
business to optimize key processes such as purchasing,
sales, materials management, scheduling, production
planning and controlling, fixed asset accounting through
hands-on experience with Abas ERP.  Students in this
program can understand and learn about effective and
efficient business planning and operations with the support
of ERP therefore improve their IT management skills and get
them well-equipped for future employment.

    With the mission of inspiring an enthusiasm for science
and technology in the next generation, Abas enables
employees to engage with their communities to help students
explore their own creativity and develop both technology and
business skills. 

    Abas believes education is a key factor for innovation
and the growth of communities and economies.  Students have
their opportunities to reach their potential and create
their own futures.  Abas is dedicated to educating today's
students and hopes they can play an active role in
tomorrow's economies. 

    About ABAS

    Abas is a leading German based provider of ERP software
to over 30,000 users in 25 countries.  Abas has always being
committed to promoting the development of Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) in China, which is highlighted by
the establishment of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Shanghai
Office ABAS Business Solutions (PRC) Ltd. in 2003.  The
newly established company is aimed at providing Chinese
developing and small and medium sized enterprises with
comprehensive ERP and IT services ranging from consulting
to software development and support.  Bestowed with over 25
year's extensive experience in the field of ERP software
development and the knowledge of business administration
and IT, and as well as the establishment of offices in 25
countries around the world, ABAS will perfectly cater to
your international business need. For details, please visit
http://www.abas-prc.com .

    About IBM

    IBM, the world's largest information technology and
business solutions company, is the global leader in
innovative systems, services, consulting, research and
financing that help organizations transform into on demand
enterprises.  IBM opened for business in Hong Kong in April
1957.  For details, please visit
http://www-8.ibm.com/hk/linux/case_studies/abas.html .

     Abas is a registered trademark of Abas Software AG in
the Germany and other countries.  
     IBM is a registered trademark of IBM China/Hong Kong
Limited. 

    For more information, please contact:

     Ms. Liu Lai Shan                                      

     Abas Business Soultions (PRC) Ltd.  
     Tel:   [phone]                 
     Email: [e-mail]               

     Ms. Sammie Lee                   
     IBM China/Hong Kong Limited (IBM)
     Tel:   [phone]                    
     Email: [e-mail]      

     Dr. KK Lam                         
     Community College of City University  
     Tel:   [phone]                       
     Email: [e-mail]                           
              

     Ms.Yu / Ms. Ma                   
     UIM Consultants Limited          
     Tel:   [phone] or [phone]      

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